Therefore I will tell you at once that the case of this knight de Cressi appears to be excellent, since it includes the written confession of a certain Father Nicholas, of whom perhaps you have heard." "The written confession of Nicholas! Have you seen it ?" "Not as yet.

So far I have been trusted with no original documents.

Is it your will that I should try to possess myself of these?
Because, if so, I will do my best, provided----" and he looked at the pocket of Acour's robe.
"How much ?" asked Acour.

The man named a great sum, half to be paid down and half on the delivery of the papers.
"I'll double it," said Acour, "if you can bring it about that these insolent Englishmen die--of the pest." "How can I do that, lord ?" asked Basil with a sour smile.

"Such tricks might work backward.